Providing short term accommodation for destitute female asylum seekers
Since 2016 St Monica's has offered accommodation to several dozen destitute women seeking asylum in the UK whose initial application to remain had been refused.
We are based in Leeds and are governed by a board of trustees, and supported by volunteers. Funding comes from a range of local, regional & national organisations, while we also benefit from the support of various local Catholic organisations, e.g. St Vincent De Paul Society (SVP); Leeds Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission; and Catholic Care.
How does the service work?
St Monica’s works in partnership with local organisations and charities, including the RC Diocese of Leeds; Catholic Care; SVP; the Red Cross; and PAFRAS (Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers).
We are also working to create a secure financial future for our current houses in Armley and Harehills.
“A thank you can never be enough for seeing me through the most traumatic times when I was ill and had no place to turn to.”
— Quote from a former resident.